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Thinking of selling your real estate brokerage? Here’s how to prepare

Housing Wire

Over the course of our 40+ years at RealTrends Consulting we’ve brokered and/or advised on over 900 transactions in the residential real estate industry. We usually represent the sell side of the deal and work with firms that range in size from small, one-office, 10-agent shops to the largest in the nation.

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Opinion: There is a crucial need for real estate cybersecurity

Housing Wire

However, recent data breaches involving major players like loanDepot , First American Financial , and others have shed light on the vulnerability of sensitive information within the industry. Many personal dreams and aspirations take shape in our industry, so safeguarding information is essential.

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Opinion: Why aren’t more commercial brokerages seeking affiliated arrangements?

Housing Wire

Office buildings, retail spaces, industrial complexes and other CRE properties generally command higher price tags and offer greater revenue-generating potential compared to residential properties. The title business is not truly or widely understood outside of the title industry – even among other real estate-related market segments.

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Announcing the 2024 Class of Rising Stars!

Housing Wire

The Rising Stars award recognizes the emerging leaders in the industry who have demonstrated rapid career growth and an ability to lead, achieving remarkable milestones all before the age of 40. HousingWire is excited to announce this year’s Rising Stars, representing the next generation of leaders in mortgage and real estate.

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AI Is Here to Stay as Real Estate Industry Shows Increased Signs of Adoption

Realty Biz

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the real estate industry, becoming increasingly accepted by both professionals and consumers. Now, there’s more evidence than ever that AI technology is here to stay in the real estate industry. Lead generation: AI can be used to generate leads for real estate agents and brokers.

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The real estate industry battles the rising tide of email fraud

Housing Wire

In the case of the real estate company, a spoofed email that purported to be from a real estate agent at the company directed a closing attorney to wire $154,000 in home-purchase funds to a bank account controlled by the fraudsters.

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Realtor Safety Month: Resources for Agents & Teams

The Close

National Association of Realtors (NAR) Realtor Safety Month is vital for real estate agents to learn how to stay safe and know which tools and resources can help protect them. Realtor Safety Month is an annual event in September created by the NAR in 2003 to educate Realtors and reduce incidents within the industry.

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